Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific MultiTherm™ Heating Shaker (Cat # H5000-H). This versatile benchtop thermal shaker combines precise heating with variable-speed vortex mixing in one compact instrument. It heats from ambient +5°C to 100°C and mixes at 200 to 1500 RPM. One MultiTherm™ can take the place of a dry bath, a heat block, and a vortex mixer on your bench, so it is well suited to enzymatic digestions, DNA/RNA extractions, sample denaturation, and any heated incubation that benefits from simultaneous mixing.
The MultiTherm™ accepts a wide range of interchangeable blocks for tubes from 0.2 mL to 50 mL, PCR plates, standard and deep-well microplates, and HPLC vials. Blocks change in seconds. Each block has precision-contoured wells for close, uniform thermal contact with every tube. Temperature is set in 0.1°C increments with ±1.0°C accuracy, and the unit heats at 5.0°C per minute to reach setpoint quickly. A 3 mm orbit and 200–1500 RPM range in 10 RPM increments give you anything from gentle mixing to vigorous vortexing. You can also switch shaking off for static heating.
The LCD display shows speed, time, and temperature settings. The timer runs from 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes or continuously. Integral over-temperature control protects your samples. The unit is 115V with a 2-year warranty. Blocks are sold separately, and at least one block is required for operation. For protocols that need cooling or automated program linking, see the MultiTherm™ Heating & Cooling Shaker (H5000-HC). LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- Heated thermal shaker — temperature range from ambient +5°C to 100°C
- Fast heating — 5.0°C per minute ramp rate
- Precise temperature control — 0.1°C setting increments with ±1.0°C accuracy
- Variable speed: 200–1500 RPM — adjustable in 10 RPM increments, or off for static heating
- 3 mm orbit — efficient vortex mixing of tubes and microplates
- Interchangeable blocks — 0.2 mL to 50 mL tubes, PCR plates, microplates, deep-well plates, and HPLC vials (sold separately)
- Precision-contoured wells — close tube contact for uniform, efficient thermal transfer
- LCD display — shows speed, time, and temperature
- Programmable timer — 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, or continuous operation
- Integral over-temperature control — protects samples and instrument
- Compact footprint: 8.25" x 11.5" x 8.25"
- Electrical: 115V, 50/60 Hz, 500W (230V available)
- Weight: 18 lbs (8 kg)
- 2-year warranty
- Made by Benchmark Scientific
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | H5000-H |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | MultiTherm™ Heating Shaker |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 100°C |
| Temperature Increment | 0.1°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±1.0°C |
| Heating Rate | 5.0°C per minute |
| Cooling | No (see H5000-HC) |
| Speed Range | 200–1500 RPM, or off |
| Speed Increment | 10 RPM |
| Orbit | 3 mm |
| Timer | 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, or continuous |
| Display | LCD — speed, time, and temperature |
| Block Compatibility | Interchangeable blocks, 0.2–50 mL tubes, PCR plates, microplates, vials |
| Max Tube Capacity | Varies by block (e.g., 96 x 0.2 mL, 35 x 1.5 mL, 6 x 50 mL) |
| Safety | Integral over-temperature control |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8.25" x 11.5" x 8.25" (21 x 29 x 21 cm) |
| Weight | 18 lbs (8 kg) |
| Electrical | 115V, 50/60 Hz; 500W |
| Blocks | Sold separately — required for operation |
| Warranty | 2 years |
H5000-H MULTITHERM™ HEATING ONLY vs. H5000-HC MULTITHERM™ HEATING & COOLING — KEY DIFFERENCES
| Feature | MultiTherm™ Heating Only (H5000-H) | MultiTherm™ Heating & Cooling (H5000-HC) |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 100°C | Ambient −20°C to 100°C |
| Cooling | No | Yes — 2.5°C/min |
| Heating Rate | 5.0°C/min | 5.0°C/min |
| Speed Range | 200–1500 RPM | 200–1500 RPM |
| Sequence Link Function | No | Yes |
| Block Compatibility | All MultiTherm™ blocks | All MultiTherm™ blocks |
| Best For | Heated incubation and mixing at or above ambient | Protocols requiring cold steps, rapid cool-down, or below-ambient incubation |
MULTITHERM™ BLOCKS (SOLD SEPARATELY — AT LEAST ONE REQUIRED)
| Cat # | Description |
|---|---|
| H5000-02 | Block, 96 x 0.2 mL tubes or 1 x PCR plate |
| H5000-05 | Block, 54 x 0.5 mL tubes |
| H5000-15 | Block, 35 x 1.5 mL tubes |
| H5000-20 | Block, 35 x 2.0 mL tubes |
| H5000-CMB | Combination Block, 15 x 0.5 mL and 20 x 1.5 mL tubes |
| H5000-5MT | Block, 5 mL centrifuge tubes |
| H5000-12 | Block, 24 x 12 mm tubes |
| H5000-1232 | Block, 24 x 2 mL HPLC/autosampler vials (12 x 32 mm) |
| H5000-150 | Block, 12 x 15 mL conical tubes |
| H5000-500 | Block, 6 x 50 mL conical tubes |
| H5000-MP | Block, 1 x standard microplate |
| H5000-DWMP | Block, 1 x deep-well microplate |
| H5000-WB | Multipurpose Block for liquids and beads (4" x 2.6" x 1") |
| H5000-CU | Custom-drilled Block for tubes/vials up to 40 mm tall |
APPLICATIONS
- Enzymatic digestions and restriction digests at controlled temperatures
- DNA and RNA extraction, purification, and lysis protocols
- Sample denaturation and heat inactivation up to 100°C
- Bacterial transformation heat shock and recovery steps
- Protein labeling, cross-linking, and binding assays
- Microplate incubation with simultaneous shaking (ELISA and cell-based assays)
- Bead resuspension and mixing in magnetic bead workflows
- Any laboratory application requiring a combined heating and shaking thermal mixer
ORDERING INFORMATION — BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC MULTITHERM™ SHAKERS
| Cat # | Product | Temperature Range | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5000-H | MultiTherm™ Heating Shaker, 115V | Ambient +5°C to 100°C | Heating-only model |
| H5000-HC | MultiTherm™ Heating & Cooling Shaker, 115V | Ambient −20°C to 100°C | Heating, cooling, and sequence link programming |
